Interlinear study of the First Book of Samuel in the Septuagint (LXX), presenting the original Greek text alongside English and Italian translations for comparative reading and deeper exploration of the biblical tradition.
Pilgrimage: Thoughts from Cassino to Jerusalem is the story of a 3,000 kilometer journey on foot, begun without a single coin, relying solely on people’s solidarity and on Providence. More than a travel diary, it is a reflection on vocation, marked by the tension between doubt and deep theological convictions. In a direct and personal style, the author shares moments of silence, dialogue, and inner clarity, as the road itself becomes a place of prayer and transformation, leading step by step toward the Holy City.
Immanuel Kant’s “Perpetual Peace” stands among the foundational texts of modern political philosophy. In this visionary essay, the philosopher of Königsberg outlines the legal and moral conditions required for nations to transcend the logic of war and build an order grounded in reason, liberty, and human dignity. This article revisits the structure of the work, examines its preliminary and definitive articles, and reflects on its relevance today, showing why Kant’s project remains one of the most rigorous and enlightened visions of lasting peace.
Among the New Testament passages that have generated the widest range of theological interpretations, Titus 2, 13 holds a particularly significant place. Its phrasing has played a crucial role in later Christological developments, especially within post-Nicene theology. Yet, when examined through a careful philological lens and situated within its original historical context, the verse reveals a structure far more restrained and consistent with early apostolic language.
In this study, Abrahamic Study Hall presents a full interlinear analysis of Titus 2:13, guiding the reader back to the foundational level of the text: its grammar, syntax, and the Semitic mindset underlying New Testament Greek. The phrase “the glory of the great GOD and of our Savior, Jesus Christ” is examined word by word, demonstrating that the conjunction and shared article do not necessarily imply a single referent. Rather, they reflect a common biblical pattern used to associate distinct figures within a shared salvific framework.
The Qur’anic term al-ʿālamīn, often rendered as “worlds,” conceals a deeper and unexpectedly human dimension. Its key occurrences reveal a usage that transcends the cosmic realm and instead points to the plurality of peoples, communities, and conscious creatures. Through a rigorous philological approach and engagement with the classical exegetical tradition, this section examines how the Qur’an employs al-ʿālamīn to portray humanity as a whole, offering a universal perspective that reshapes our understanding of GOD’s relationship with all communities on earth. A reflection that reaches beyond conventional translations and guides the reader toward the term’s original and most vivid meaning.
Sūrat al-Mā’idah 5, 32 articulates one of the highest moral principles within the entire Abrahamic tradition: human life possesses such absolute value that harming even a single soul is, in the sight of GOD, as though wounding all humanity. Far from being an isolated statement, this verse is deeply rooted in the narrative of the sons of Adam and resonates with the teachings of both Jewish and Christian Scriptures.
From the Mishnah, which teaches that “whoever saves one life saves an entire world,” to the Gospel message that blesses the peacemakers, the Qur’an does not introduce a new ethic: it confirms it, renews it, and universalizes it.
Within this brief yet powerful passage, history, ethics, and revelation are woven together. Humanity’s first murder becomes the foundation for a cosmic principle: every person is a world, every life reflects the Creator, and every soul preserved sustains the order of the universe.
Thus, the verse speaks not only to believers but to the universal conscience of humankind: those who protect life participate in the divine work, while those who violate it betray the very essence of creation.
Where many seek division, this text reveals a profound meeting ground among sister faiths. By calling humankind to responsibility toward one another, the Qur’an shows that peace is not a peripheral theme but its central axis: to preserve a life is to preserve the world.
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